Scout's Honor: Did Comey lie to Congress or didn't he?

 Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing justice. This event has sparked varied reactions and highlighted the differing narratives surrounding Comey.

• Comey, known for his public image of integrity, is accused of lying in his testimony about FBI leaks during sensitive investigations.

• He originally testified in 2017 and reiterated his stance in 2020 that he did not authorize leaks, but a grand jury now claims he did.

• The indictment has sparked reactions from the media, with some defending Comey and labeling the charges as politically motivated.

• Previously, Comey faced backlash from Democrats, who held him responsible for Hillary Clinton's election loss in 2016.

• Media outlets are now framing Comey as a martyr for the rule of law, which contrasts sharply with their earlier criticism.

• The discourse around Comey is marked by accusations of hypocrisy from both sides about the handling of justice and accountability.

• Central to the controversy is whether Comey did, in fact, lie, as this could have significant implications for public trust in officials and consequences for wrongdoing.

Scarborough is losing it over Comey indictment: Says Trump is making Comey a “martyr for the rule of law."

Sorry, Kimmel. Your reign as propaganda press martyr of the month has come to an end. pic.twitter.com/E3OTdvvpa0

— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) September 26, 2025

And speaking of political indictments:

“unprecedented efforts”

You absolute clowns. pic.twitter.com/XvHbzdUNrr

— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) September 25, 2025

Here’s 19 precedents right here motherfucka https://t.co/qaY2LAetbh pic.twitter.com/TPJXUEbYcD

— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) September 25, 2025

They've also got this canard going:

I love the mention of the statements being five years old.

Now, all the sudden, Democrats want to let bygones be bygones. How very convenient. https://t.co/H17UJap1cw

— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) September 26, 2025

And we can't forget their hypocrisy:

Hey Joe, remember this?

It applies to democrats who weaponized the justice system as well. 🤭 pic.twitter.com/KqN5gF04OA

— ConservativeDave (@FreedomOvrFear1) September 26, 2025

It's all smokescreening because the bottom line here is, did Comey lie?

Did he lie to Congress, which is against the law, the same as lying to the FBI? It sure looks like it:

Left: James Comey telling Congress in September 2020 that the Steele Dossier wasn't used in the 2016 Intelligence Community Assessment on the Russia hoax.

Right: Tulsi Gabbard's release from July, showing the Steele dossier was directly cited and that Obama intel officials… pic.twitter.com/LqubAy03Nh

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) September 25, 2025

The indictment of James Comey has ignited discussions over accountability and bias within the political and media spheres. The focus on whether he lied to Congress raises important questions about the standards expected from public officials and the implications for legal and ethical governance. Ultimately, the case aims to ensure that no one, regardless of position, is above the law.

https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/09/did_comey_lie_to_congress_or_didn_t_he.html